I got my seekrit santa gift!
Thank you, libkitty! I got CHOCOLATE. 2 bars of 88% Dark! And a wonderful Alaska calendar, and a gorgeous red and black scarf! Plus, a little blue bag with a birthday present that I won't open until tomorrow.
Thank you!!
I just think you're freakin' out 'cause you have to fight someone prettier than you.
Dawn ,'The Killer In Me'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2005: the Year of the Penguin
Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Christmukkah, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering. Oh, and 2005? Don't think we've forgotten about you.
quester - Dec 27, 2005 5:30:24 pm PST #300 of 506
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
brenda m - Dec 27, 2005 8:14:02 pm PST #301 of 506
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I'll have another wrap-up 2005 post in the next few days.
For the meantime, Helena Handbasket, who I know is not around here much (or at least doesn't post much), sent me the most beautiful, handknitted scarf, in various shades of red. It's amazing. And cinnamon tea, which is perfect for me, since I love cinnamon and spicy things, and I've just recently gotten back into tea drinking since I got myself a new electric kettle. Thank you so much! I'm just thrilled.
(Oh, this morning. My sister hadn't seen me open the package, and she came through the room and saw the scarf, and stopped and was all "oh, wow, where'd you get that?" Just thought I'd pass that along.)
Maria - Dec 27, 2005 8:15:02 pm PST #302 of 506
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Woo hoo! I have been well and truly gifted. Thank you so much, Maidengurl. For the record, you are not a dork. The note was more than sufficient for me to figure out who you were.
I made out like a bandit: penguin chocolate, a penguin ornament, champagne-vanilla bubble bath, PMS soap (hee!), Republic of Tea Red Tea Good Hope Vanilla Rooibos tea, shea butter lip balm, vanilla blackberry body souffle, caramel creme latte chocolate, and beautiful embossed note cards. I shall have a lovely time pampering myself, and then writing a thank you note to one of the best people I know.
Oh, and the package arrived on the 24th, but I didn't get the notice until I returned from PA yesterday evening.
Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
edit: To my seekrit santa--I'm waiting for one more piece of the puzzle. Your present should be going out this week. I hope it will be worth the wait.
brenda m - Dec 27, 2005 8:20:21 pm PST #303 of 506
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Man, I keep reading about the stuff people get and feeling like I felll down on the job. But I really loved the stuff I sent, so I hope it'll be okay and my giftee will see it the same way.
Volans - Dec 27, 2005 10:06:36 pm PST #304 of 506
move out and draw fire
Man, I keep reading about the stuff people get and feeling like I felll down on the job.
I do this every year too.
I caught a cold on Boxing Day, so last night Robert agreed to watch Mal and I took a nice long hot bath, using the orange scrub and mitt and scented candles, and read Batman. AmyLiz, thank you again! It was perfect and much needed.
SuziQ - Dec 28, 2005 3:43:59 am PST #305 of 506
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I'm so glad you liked the goodies Maria. You made me go all squeeeee this morning.
I had written a special card for on top of everything and then missed putting it in. I had initially forgotten about the other note that was with the cards, but then I hoped that was enough.
Tom Scola - Dec 28, 2005 6:33:31 am PST #306 of 506
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
If I mailed out my present on Monday, December 19, and have yet to hear anything from my Santee, when should I start to get worried?
Deena - Dec 28, 2005 6:36:05 am PST #307 of 506
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara
I'd be worried now, Tom, unless they've been out of town. I mailed several packages on Monday and most of them arrived on the following Wednesday and Thursday.
Lee - Dec 28, 2005 6:41:43 am PST #308 of 506
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I mailed several packages on Monday and most of them arrived on the following Wednesday and Thursday.
Like mine, which I adore, but didn't get until I got home. Thank you Deena!
Sue - Dec 28, 2005 7:15:09 am PST #309 of 506
hip deep in pie
I'd be worried now, Tom, unless they've been out of town. I mailed several packages on Monday and most of them arrived on the following Wednesday and Thursday.
I think it would depend on where it was going...